Is this a decent BP revolver

[deebee]

As for the French, well they allow 22 Lr rifles with just a notification to the local authorities, however 22lr pistols are only on licence.
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I have several BP pistols (see my sig) including a Pietta Remy Buffalo with 12" barrel in inox.
I feel much better about submerging it in soapy water being inox than I do for the others
It still goes totally against the grain to stick a weapon in a bucket of water!!!
The 12" barrel is very accurate as well;


You are wrong about the 22lr rifles bit though. It used to be as you say but for some time now you need a shooting licence (need to join a club & apply for licence) or a hunting licence (need to take a test & apply) to buy the weapon.
Then declare it to the prefecture (if bought from a shop the shop does this)
You then have to keep up membership to remain legal or get rid of guns.These licences also cover you for center fire rifles in 'hunting calibers'.

I will get my pistol licence cat 4 (basically anything up to, not including, 9mm)& my 'anything else' cat 1 after 6 months in the club

Dave

[noname]

Dave is right, i forgot to mention that you must be a member of a club, which is not a problem as there are quite a few here. The system is excellent as far as I am concerned, it ensures sport shooting is accessible to all under controlled conditions and hunting can only be undertaken by those who have been trained. what more could you ask.

[baz]

I say you chaps in France, are metallic cartridge fullbore handguns still legal over there? I ask as France is only a swim away from me

And I get a £1 crossing throught the Chunnel which saves my arms a bit

Finally any pistol clubs near Calais?

[noname]

If you have the appropriate licence and are a member of a club you can own pretty much any revolver semi auto pistol that takes your fancy. My three boys have recently fired a rather nice 357 and a number of 9mm revolvers and semi autos. I am afraid I am no where near Calais but for clubs etc try asking at :

http://www.fusil-calais.com/

they seem very helpful if a little expensive.


Let us know how you get on.

[deebee]

If you Google Federation Francaise de Tir (FFTir) you should find a list of clubs somewhere. I joined in September which is the beginning of the club year. After a paying fees (142€) & range safety test (multiple choice & they supply the paperwork to learn, but in French!) I got a provisional licence de tir (shooting licence) Few weeks later got full licence with which I can buy FAC air rifles, 22lr rifles & center fire rifles in hunting calibers.
After 6 months , Licence 4th category , pistols 22lr up to (not incl) 9mm & 1st cat other pistols & rifles (army calibers)
Met some really nice guys (& a few women) & have spent a LOT of money on 22's & BP;
Already picked out a few pistols for February

db

[1forthepot]

That is interesting reading about france but if any of you guys are going over could you fetch me back 1 of the of set .22 moderators so i can use with open sights that would be handy.

regards

[Jim McArthur]

Black powders guns, whether antique or reproduction, along with air guns, regardless of power level, aren't regulated by federal law in the US either: although state and local law may say otherwise.

My hometown of Philadelphia, for example, completely bans the sale and possession of air guns and BB guns.

Ironically, the City of Philadelphia is located in the State of Pennsylvania, which is not only a "shall issue" state for concealed weapons permits, but also has a pre-emptive law, preventing its municipalities from regulating firearms.

But since airguns aren't "firearms", as defined by Pennsylvania law, the pre-emptive law doesn't stop Philadelphia from banning airguns.

So if you're a law-abiding adult resident of Philadelphia, you can get a permit from the state enabling you to legally walk the streets with a 15 shot 9mm under your coat: but you can't legally have a Daisy Red Ryder in your closet.

You figure it out!

Jim